Kanopus-V
Re-entered 19 Nov 2024Kanopus-V (NORAD 38707, COSPAR 2012-039A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Nov 2024, launched on 22 Jul 2012 on the Soyuz Rideshare 2 mission. It was operated by VNIIEMI as part of the Kanopus programme. The spacecraft was built by VNIIEMI on the Kanopus bus, with a mass of 400 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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What happened to Kanopus-V?
Kanopus-V re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Nov 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2012. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Kanopus-V re-enter the atmosphere?
Kanopus-V re-entered on 19 Nov 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Kanopus-V?
Kanopus-V was operated by VNIIEMI and built by VNIIEMI (RU).